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Each issue of EQUUS is packed with articles on the latest veterinary advances, physiology, behavior and other vital topics. EQUUS provides hands-on instruction and helpful advice from the world’s foremost authorities on horse care. Since 1977, EQUUS has led the way in offering the accurate, up-to-date information you need to take the best ...
Managing Cushing's Disease in Horses - Equus Magazine
Jun 15, 2023 · On the first day, blood is drawn and the horse is given an injection of dexamethasone, a synthetic form of cortisol. The next day, a second blood sample is drawn and both are tested to measure levels of natural cortisol. In a healthy horse, the dexamethasone injection suppresses the release of cortisol, and the second blood sample shows lower ...
Is Your Mare in Heat? (And How to Handle It) - My New Horse
Jan 29, 2024 · A mare’s cycle is about 21 days long. Mares typically show signs of being in heat for four to seven days. Telltale signs of estrus include: Excessive tail swinging. Excessive urination, sometimes only in small amounts. Opening and closing of the vulva, which is also called winking. Squealing, especially when coming in contact with other horses.
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Equine Vaccinations: What Your Horse Needs and When
Aug 3, 2023 · Every six months, after an initial 3-dose series at 4- to 6-week intervals. Pregnant mares and foals require different vaccination schedules, so work with your veterinarian to vaccinate these classes. Leptospirosis. Horses over 6 months of age. Annually, after an initial two-dose series at three- to four-week intervals.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Horse Hay
Jul 18, 2023 · These generally offer average protein values and are suitable for many classes of horses. Timothy is a cool-season grass that is an excellent horse hay. Timothy is soft-leafed, making it very palatable. Well-managed timothy contains average protein and fiber levels, making it ideal for many classes of horses. Alfalfa.
Strangles in Horses: Debunking Strangles Myths - Equus Magazine
Debunk the four biggest myths about the highly contagious disease strangles. Also called equine distemper, the infection typically begins 10 to 12 days after exposure to S. equi.First the horse experiences a high fever, depression, appetite loss and enlargement of the lymph nodes between the jawbones. Copious amounts of thick, yellow pus …
Book review: History and imagination - Equus Magazine
As the title suggests, Lexington’s life is the focus of the book, but the peripheral plots lend a richness to the story. The author’s depiction of racism in the 1800s—and modern times—is deft, unflinching and meaningful. She manages to convey the grim reality of enslavement through plot twists and small details.
What a horse's posture may say about his health - Equus Magazine
Aug 31, 2022 · Horses may adopt different stances to compensate for discomfort. When it comes to evaluating horses, their movement has always been a primary focus. Now research suggests that more consideration should be given to what a horse’s posture says about his health. “Standing is the horse’s most prevalent activity,” says Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD.